House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Consultation on setting an end date for the sale of new non-zero emission buses
28 March 2022 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Trudy Harrison Con Copeland
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is launching a consultation to set an end date for the sale of new non-zero emission buses.
- The consultation also seeks evidence on setting an end-of-sales date for coaches and minibuses.
- Funding of nearly 200 million has been announced for the procurement of almost 1,000 more zero emission buses.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the launch of a consultation to set an end date for the sale of new non-zero emission buses in the UK, aiming to decarbonize the public transport sector.
Action requested
The government is launching a consultation to set an end date by which all new buses sold must be zero-emission. The consultation also seeks evidence on setting an end-of-sales date for coaches and minibuses. Funding of almost £200 million has been announced for nearly 1,000 more zero emission buses.
Key facts
- The Prime Minister's 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution was announced in November 2020.
- A consultation is being launched to set an end date for the sale of new non-zero emission buses by 2032 at latest.
- £71 million in funding was announced last year for 335 zero emission buses across 5 local areas in England.
- Almost £200 million has been allocated for nearly 1,000 more zero emission buses.
- The Bus Service Operators’ Grant will provide support for zero emission buses from April 2022.